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Spotify has officially stopped running ICE recruitment ads. The streaming giant noted that the controversial contract, which sparked several high-profile artist exits, reached its scheduled end on 31 December 2025.
Spotify Stopped Running ICE Recruitment Ads in December 2025 — Konsyse
The polarizing partnership of Spotify with the Department of Homeland Security has come to an end.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Spotify has officially stopped running ICE recruitment ads. The streaming giant noted that the controversial contract, which sparked several high-profile artist exits, reached its scheduled end on 31 December 2025.
PROFOLUS: Researchers find that large language models degrade when fed low-quality text from viral social media content. This suggests that AI systems based on LLMs need clean data diets to stay sharp.
AI Based on LLMs Can Get Brain Rot From Social Media - Profolus
Findings from an experiment revealed that large language models can suffer “brain rot” when trained on viral online junk data.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
PROFOLUS: Researchers find that large language models degrade when fed low-quality text from viral social media content. This suggests that AI systems based on LLMs need clean data diets to stay sharp.
Iran was plunged into a nationwide communication blackout on the evening of 8 January 2026 as mass anti-government protests spread across the country. The national demonstrations ensued after exiled prince Reza Pahlavi called for the protests to continue.
Iran Authorities Cut Internet and Phone Access Amidst Nationwide Protests — Konsyse
The Iranian government implemented a severe crackdown on communications to stifle the organization of ongoing protests.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Iran was plunged into a nationwide communication blackout on the evening of 8 January 2026 as mass anti-government protests spread across the country. The national demonstrations ensued after exiled prince Reza Pahlavi called for the protests to continue.
PROFOLUS: The choice made today about where and how AI data centers are built will determine whether the technology becomes a sustainable milestone or a major strain on U.S. energy and water systems by 2030.
AI Data Centers May Strain U.S. Energy and Water By 2030 - Profolus
The applications of AI are expanding. But the data centers powering it demand enormous amounts critical resources.
www.profolus.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:30 AM
PROFOLUS: The choice made today about where and how AI data centers are built will determine whether the technology becomes a sustainable milestone or a major strain on U.S. energy and water systems by 2030.
PROFOLUS: US job data revealed that American workers faced a turbulent labor market in 2025 as layoffs reach their highest total since the pandemic. Government roles absorbed historic cuts while several companies corrected their pandemic-era hiring decisions.
2025 United States Layoffs: One of the Highest in Recent History - Profolus
Employers in the United States have announced a total of 1.170 million job cuts since January 2025.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
PROFOLUS: US job data revealed that American workers faced a turbulent labor market in 2025 as layoffs reach their highest total since the pandemic. Government roles absorbed historic cuts while several companies corrected their pandemic-era hiring decisions.
Spotify confirmed this week that the recruitment advertisements for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are no longer running on the platform.
Spotify Stopped Running ICE Recruitment Ads in December 2025 — Konsyse
The polarizing partnership of Spotify with the Department of Homeland Security has come to an end.
www.konsyse.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Spotify confirmed this week that the recruitment advertisements for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are no longer running on the platform.
PROFOLUS: Despite its novelty, in addition to its notable advantages with strong use cases, electrophoretic displays like E-Ink panels used in Amazon Kindle and Kobo devices have several disadvantages that limit its wider applications in consumer electronic devices. #consumerguide
Electrophoretic Display: Advantages and Disadvantages - Profolus
Electrophoretic display or electronic ink is an example of electronic paper technology. This technology has advantages and disadvantages.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
PROFOLUS: Despite its novelty, in addition to its notable advantages with strong use cases, electrophoretic displays like E-Ink panels used in Amazon Kindle and Kobo devices have several disadvantages that limit its wider applications in consumer electronic devices. #consumerguide
PROFOLUS: Can artificial minds decay like human ones? A new study shows that low-quality data from social media can cause measurable “brain rot” in large language models.
AI Based on LLMs Can Get Brain Rot From Social Media - Profolus
Findings from an experiment revealed that large language models can suffer “brain rot” when trained on viral online junk data.
www.profolus.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
PROFOLUS: Can artificial minds decay like human ones? A new study shows that low-quality data from social media can cause measurable “brain rot” in large language models.
As protests peaked on 8 January 2026, and following the call of exiled prince Reza Pahlavi for mass demonstrations, the Iranian government deployed a "digital iron curtain" to isolate the population.
Iran Authorities Cut Internet and Phone Access Amidst Nationwide Protests — Konsyse
The Iranian government implemented a severe crackdown on communications to stifle the organization of ongoing protests.
www.konsyse.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
As protests peaked on 8 January 2026, and following the call of exiled prince Reza Pahlavi for mass demonstrations, the Iranian government deployed a "digital iron curtain" to isolate the population.
PROFOLUS: The next leap in AI comes with a massive resource bill. Cornell scientists mapped the U.S. energy and water footprint of AI data centers and found a future defined by heavy carbon, stressed water systems, and uneven regional impacts.
AI Data Centers May Strain U.S. Energy and Water By 2030 - Profolus
The applications of AI are expanding. But the data centers powering it demand enormous amounts critical resources.
www.profolus.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
PROFOLUS: The next leap in AI comes with a massive resource bill. Cornell scientists mapped the U.S. energy and water footprint of AI data centers and found a future defined by heavy carbon, stressed water systems, and uneven regional impacts.
It is true that GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic offer rapid results. But the rate of weight regain after stopping is nearly four times faster than that seen after traditional diet and exercise programs.
Those Who Took Ozempic and Similar GLP-1 Jabs Gained Weight in Under 2 Years — Konsyse
The benefits of GLP-1 weight-loss injections may be fleeting.
www.konsyse.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
It is true that GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic offer rapid results. But the rate of weight regain after stopping is nearly four times faster than that seen after traditional diet and exercise programs.
PROFOLUS: The state of the U.S. labor market in 2025 was characterized by a surge of layoffs across the country. Workforce reductions surpassed 1 million in October 2025 and November data showed a historic high.
2025 United States Layoffs: One of the Highest in Recent History - Profolus
Employers in the United States have announced a total of 1.170 million job cuts since January 2025.
www.profolus.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
PROFOLUS: The state of the U.S. labor market in 2025 was characterized by a surge of layoffs across the country. Workforce reductions surpassed 1 million in October 2025 and November data showed a historic high.
An Oxford study reveals that the benefits of GLP-1 weight-loss injections may be fleeting. Findings show that individuals who stop the medication typically regain all lost weight in less than two years.
Those Who Took Ozempic and Similar GLP-1 Jabs Gained Weight in Under 2 Years — Konsyse
The benefits of GLP-1 weight-loss injections may be fleeting.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
An Oxford study reveals that the benefits of GLP-1 weight-loss injections may be fleeting. Findings show that individuals who stop the medication typically regain all lost weight in less than two years.
Following the high-stakes Saturday morning raid in Caracas, capital city of Venezuela, where U.S. special forces captured and extradited Nicolás Maduro, Polymarket officially ruled that the event did not constitute an invasion.
Wager Platform Polymarket Refuses to Pay Venezuela Invasion Bets — Konsyse
The platform argued the U.S. operation in Venezuela was a limited law-enforcement action and not an invasion.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Following the high-stakes Saturday morning raid in Caracas, capital city of Venezuela, where U.S. special forces captured and extradited Nicolás Maduro, Polymarket officially ruled that the event did not constitute an invasion.
PROFOLUS: State efforts to enforce age checks on adult platforms have resulted in a system that burdens adults, barely deters minors, and heightens cybersecurity risks, thus raising concerns over their constitutional soundness.
Why Age Verification Laws for Adult Sites May Fail U.S. Constitutional Tests - Profolus
Analyses reveal that age-check mandates may undermine their own goals and create imbalance between burdens and benefits.
www.profolus.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
PROFOLUS: State efforts to enforce age checks on adult platforms have resulted in a system that burdens adults, barely deters minors, and heightens cybersecurity risks, thus raising concerns over their constitutional soundness.
The chase began on 20 December 2025, in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela, where the vessel defied a U.S. Coast Guard boarding order. The capture of the Marinera was the climax of a grueling two-week pursuit that spanned the Atlantic Ocean.
U.S. Captured Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker in the Atlantic — Konsyse
The capture of the Marinera was the climax of a grueling two-week pursuit that spanned the Atlantic Ocean.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The chase began on 20 December 2025, in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela, where the vessel defied a U.S. Coast Guard boarding order. The capture of the Marinera was the climax of a grueling two-week pursuit that spanned the Atlantic Ocean.
PROFOLUS: The United States, under the second Trump administration, carried out one of its most audacious foreign military operations in recent years with its surprise airstrike in Venezuela intended to capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Absolute Resolve: How the U.S. Planned and Executed the Maduro Capture - Profolus
A meticulously rehearsed U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro unfolded with surgical speed and overwhelming coordination.
www.profolus.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM
PROFOLUS: The United States, under the second Trump administration, carried out one of its most audacious foreign military operations in recent years with its surprise airstrike in Venezuela intended to capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
After years of a steady trickle, 2025 saw a massive surge in store closures, with over 8100 locations shutting down. This represents a 12 percent increase from the previous year and reflects a wider industry optimization.
Retail Apocalypse: These U.S. Retailers Closed Their Doors For Good in 2025 — Konsyse
2025 was a brutal year for brick-and-mortar retail in the United States.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
After years of a steady trickle, 2025 saw a massive surge in store closures, with over 8100 locations shutting down. This represents a 12 percent increase from the previous year and reflects a wider industry optimization.
A nationwide communication blackout began around 8:30 p.m. local time in Iran. This coincided exactly with the scheduled "8 p.m. chant" called for by exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi and as the Iranian protests swell further on Thursday evening.
Iran Authorities Cut Internet and Phone Access Amidst Nationwide Protests — Konsyse
The Iranian government implemented a severe crackdown on communications to stifle the organization of ongoing protests.
www.konsyse.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:45 AM
A nationwide communication blackout began around 8:30 p.m. local time in Iran. This coincided exactly with the scheduled "8 p.m. chant" called for by exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi and as the Iranian protests swell further on Thursday evening.
PROFOLUS: The increasing use of WeChat as a policing platform exemplifies the unique policing and surveillance architecture in China. The extremely popular and deeply embedded app has become a cost-effective law enforcement tool.
WeChat Has Become a Policing and Surveillance Tool in China - Profolus
WeChat now operates as a central gateway for modern law enforcement and public security in China.
www.profolus.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:30 AM
PROFOLUS: The increasing use of WeChat as a policing platform exemplifies the unique policing and surveillance architecture in China. The extremely popular and deeply embedded app has become a cost-effective law enforcement tool.
In a major policy shift aimed at cooling the U.S. housing market, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his administration is taking immediate steps to ban large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes.
Trump Moves to Ban Mega Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes — Konsyse
U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to bar large-scale institutional investors from the single-family housing market.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
In a major policy shift aimed at cooling the U.S. housing market, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his administration is taking immediate steps to ban large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes.
PROFOLUS: Intended to safeguard youth, state age verification laws have instead fueled workarounds, privacy hazards, and uneven access to lawful digital content. Researchers suggest that the laws impose heavy costs with limited benefits.
Why Age Verification Laws for Adult Sites May Fail U.S. Constitutional Tests - Profolus
Analyses reveal that age-check mandates may undermine their own goals and create imbalance between burdens and benefits.
www.profolus.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
PROFOLUS: Intended to safeguard youth, state age verification laws have instead fueled workarounds, privacy hazards, and uneven access to lawful digital content. Researchers suggest that the laws impose heavy costs with limited benefits.
It is true that GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic offer rapid results. But the rate of weight regain after stopping is nearly four times faster than that seen after traditional diet and exercise programs.
Those Who Took Ozempic and Similar GLP-1 Jabs Gained Weight in Under 2 Years — Konsyse
The benefits of GLP-1 weight-loss injections may be fleeting.
www.konsyse.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
It is true that GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic offer rapid results. But the rate of weight regain after stopping is nearly four times faster than that seen after traditional diet and exercise programs.
Despite the use of U.S. military force in Venezuela and the removal of a head of state, the resolution committee of Polymarket ruled that the criteria for the USD 10.5 million betting market had not been met.
Wager Platform Polymarket Refuses to Pay Venezuela Invasion Bets — Konsyse
The platform argued the U.S. operation in Venezuela was a limited law-enforcement action and not an invasion.
www.konsyse.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Despite the use of U.S. military force in Venezuela and the removal of a head of state, the resolution committee of Polymarket ruled that the criteria for the USD 10.5 million betting market had not been met.
When Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, went dark, the outcome was already decided, as a meticulously rehearsed U.S. operation unfolded with surgical speed and overwhelming coordination.
Absolute Resolve: How the U.S. Planned and Executed the Maduro Capture - Profolus
A meticulously rehearsed U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro unfolded with surgical speed and overwhelming coordination.
www.profolus.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
When Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, went dark, the outcome was already decided, as a meticulously rehearsed U.S. operation unfolded with surgical speed and overwhelming coordination.